Dr. Grace W. Kao, MD | Irvine, CA | Neurology

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Dr. Grace Kao is a neurologist and ophthalmologist with 46 years of experience treating conditions affecting the nervous system and eyes. She earned her medical degree from National Taiwan University College of Medicine and completed her residency at UC Irvine Medical Center. Dr. Kao speaks English fluently.

Dr. Kao is affiliated with Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center and Kaiser Permanente Orange County Irvine Medical Center, practicing in Irvine, California. She specializes in treating back pain during pregnancy and back pain in children and teens, as well as spondylolysis. Her practice includes physical therapy, nerve testing through electromyogram and nerve conduction studies, and strength training programs. Patients have given Dr. Kao an average rating of 4.0.

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10 Ratings
46 years of experience
speaks English
Uc Irvine Medical Center
5 written reviews
2 specialties
15 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
2 hospital affiliations
3 office locations
Female

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Dr Kao is a very caring doctor. She takes the time to listen to all of my concerns, and asks many critical questions. Her analysis is most thorough. She explains her recommendations to me in great detail. Most importantly, her solution works well for me. I highly recommend Dr Kao.

March 29th, 2023

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Dr Kao has been an excellent physician, always taking the time to hear my concerns and asking keen questions to uncover the root problems. Highly qualified, her solutions have been very helpful. I also enjoy her personality, warm yet efficient and sharp thinking. She always takes the time to call me for follow up.

October 4th, 2017

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I am 89 years old, Dr. Kao was very patient with me, and her treatment was very professional to me. I definitely will refer her to my friends who may need her service.

February 22nd, 2013

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Dr. Kao is always caring and making the best diagnosis and treatment plan for my difficult neurological disease, like chronic headache and spine degeneration.She spent time more than scheduled with each patient as I noted.

November 9th, 2012

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Dr. Grace Kao has been treatiung me for 10 years with an unusual disorder called "PTC"I trust her implicitly and she saved my eyesight! I am very grateful to her and would reccommend her to anyone that I know. She spends so much time with me explaining things- I am grateful she is my doctor.

January 11th, 2010

Dr. Grace Wen-Hwa Kao

15785 Laguna Canyon Rd Ste 255Irvine, CA 92618

Tel: (949) 551-8588

Hoag Hospital Irvine

16200 Sand Canyon AveIrvine, CA 92618

Tel: (949) 764-4624

Kaiser Permanente Orange County Irvine Medical Center

6640 Alton PkwyIrvine, CA 92618

Tel: (949) 932-5000


Dr. Grace Wen-Hwa Kao, MD	Jeannine Thomas, MSPA, PA-C	Dr. Belma Sadikovic, MD	Dr. Mariana Schmajuk, MD
Neurology	Neurology	Neurology	Neurology
	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4 (10 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
46 Years of Experience	21 Years of Experience	15 Years of Experience	14 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English	Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English	Speaks English, Spanish
Irvine , CA	San Antonio , TX	Walnut Creek, , CA	Los Altos , CA
Med School: National Taiwan University College Of Medicine	Med School: University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio	Med School: University Of California Davis School Of Medicine	Med School: Columbia University Presbyterian Hospital - New York, NY
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Alzheimer's Disease
Dementia Related Behavioral Disorders
Dizziness
Electromyography
Epilepsy
Headache
Migraine Disorder
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Nerve Conduction Studies
Ophthalmology
Primary Headache Disorders
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Stroke
Vertigo

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Uc Irvine Medical Center

Medical School

National Taiwan University College Of MedicineGraduated in 1980

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What languages does Dr. Grace Kao speak?: Dr. Grace Kao speaks English.
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Which hospitals is Dr. Grace Kao affiliated with?: Dr. Grace Kao is affiliated with Tibor Rubin Va Medical Center and Kaiser Permanente Orange County Irvine Medical Center.

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